NEW Flyer 2018–2019 Visibility recall
Recalled February 15, 2019 · NHTSA recall 19V100000 · NEW Flyer
Hazard
If the roof hatch glass shatters, glass particles could fall down onto passengers, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2019. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R19-002.
Units
172 units
Description
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2018 XDE60 and XD40, 2018-2019 XN40, and 2019 XE60 heavy duty urban transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with an AS-3 tempered glass panel in the rooftop emergency escape hatch that may shatter in extreme cold temperatures.
What to do
New Flyer has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tempered glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2019. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R19-002.
Product
NEW Flyer XD40 · NEW Flyer XDE60 · NEW Flyer XE60 · NEW Flyer XN40
Manufacturer(s)
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →